11/9/2010
Attending:
Dave opened with prayer.
Council meeting was called to order by
October minutes were approved.
Facilities Projects Status
Council reviewed the current budget status of facility updates.
* We have sold the old metal folding chairs.
* Our costs for master site planning will likely be significantly less than originally budgeted.
* We have obtained a bid for $1000 to replace 3 ovens in the kitchen which includes free labor. A motion was made to include 3 new stoves in the “freshening” budget as previously discussed in March and April 2010. Motion was approved.
· The exterior cross replacement will total about $1000 more than originally anticipated. Council approved the increase and will move forward to install a metal lighted cross.
· Chuck and Bob met with an interior designer for input about how to best address the fellowship hall updates. She will be getting back to them with more concrete recommendations.
Action: Chuck and Bob will bring the recommendations to the next meeting for discussion.
Action: Bob will complete bid activities and get them to Jim to plug into the capital improvement budget.
Action: Jim will bring the updated capital improvements budget to the next meeting for review.
Action: Dave will check with
Budget Review
The budget activity was reviewed. We are on budget for September and October.
Jim will prepare a budget planning session for next year’s planning cycle. Council will attempt to budget the cash amounts in the months the expenses are expected to be incurred to assist in careful monitoring throughout the year.
The Church Mutual insurance policy is being updated. We are required to address a few issues including the installation of a barrier at the top of the basement stairs, establishing a vehicle and driver policy, and updating and storing the asset inventory list and video record.
Action:
Pastors Update:
Dave has begun his new role and is working on enhancing communication between Council, Elders, and the congregation. He is using Facebook and Twitter in addition to the use of our website for electronic communications. Additionally, his role is to communicate direction, requests, and information to the ministry leaders via bi-monthly meetings.
Pastor Guy enjoyed his sabbatical time.
He will lead a December sermon series called “Advent Conspiracy” – Worship Fully, Give More, Spend Less, Love All.
The Door Hanger outreach will occur in March leading up to Easter.
Jews for Jesus will be performing at our church on Palm Sunday.
Teacher standards and training is being discussed. Charisa is hosting a teacher training in the coming months.
Library update – There are some improvement ideas that are being considered.
Pastor Guy will continue to preach from Ephesians this month.
Connections 101 will be held over the next 3 weeks.
Council member recruitment is going well.
Council Membership and Documentation
Chris Flaming has stepped down as Secretary. Kristie is filling in until a new Secretary is appointed. Angela is still on the financial paperwork and will remain as an authorized signer until the Secretary position is filled as well. This was Mike’s last meeting as moderator. His service and leadership have been greatly appreciated!
There will be a tentative church membership meeting Dec. 19 to vote in new Council members.
Food For the Hungry in
While there are no additional planned trips to
Food For the Hungry is no longer supporting the community of Acho Mego effective December 2010. We are hopeful that Food For the Hungry will communicate the termination of support to existing child sponsorships in that community, and we anticipate they will ask those families to assume sponsorship of another child in a different community.
The next council meeting was set for Dec. 14 at 6:30 in the Conference Room.
Chuck closed in prayer.
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